Palembang is one of the oldest cities in Indonesia, and has a history of being the capital city of the Kingdom of Srivijaya, a powerful Malay kingdom, which influenced much of Southeast Asia. The earliest evidence of its existence dates from the 7th century; a Chinese monk, Yijing, wrote that he visited Srivijaya in the year 671 for 6 months. The first inscription in which the name Srivijaya appears also dates from the 7th century, namely the Kedukan Bukit Inscription around Palembang in Sumatra, dated 683.

Palembang is one of the oldest cities in Indonesia, and has a history of being the capital city of the Kingdom of Srivijaya, a powerful Malay kingdom, which influenced much of Southeast Asia. The earliest evidence of its existence dates from the 7th century; a Chinese monk, Yijing, wrote that he visited Srivijaya in the year 671 for 6 months. The first inscription in which the name Srivijaya appears also dates from the 7th century, namely the Kedukan Bukit Inscription around Palembang in Sumatra, dated 683.

PALEMBANG (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network). A Palembang father who allegedly shot dead his family and pet dogs before ending his own life left two notes saying that he was “so tired”, but loved his “wife and children” and that he “could not afford to leave them alone in this world.” ... ....

Kontras responded to the death of Ariansyah, 23, allegedly by an officer from Pamulutan Police in Palembang. The police were pursuing a murder suspect on Oct. 8 in Tujuh Ulu subdistrict. Led by Adj. Comr ... However, the shot hit Ariansyah, a resident in the area ... Gen ... (evi). Topics .. ....

The SouthSumatra capital, Palembang, will open the Musi IV Bridge in November. The bridge, which has an earthquake-proof structure, will connect the two areas of the city separated by the iconic Musi River...PalembangMayor Fitrianti Agustinda said she was upbeat that the bridge would help spur the local economy ... Topics .. ....

Rain poured down on Palembang, South Sumatra, on Sunday afternoon, clearing the view in a city that had been blanketed by smoke from forest fires for the past few days.&nbsp; ...BMKGPalembang spokesperson Nandang Pangariwibowo said visibility in the city that day was between 1 and 2 km, with air quality categorized as unhealthy....